Uttar Pradesh- the land of surprises and culture has shown from time to time, the treasure, and vibrant colours. This land holds the mine of impressive taste and fragrance of delightful mornings and delicious evenings. Where sunrises with Subah-e-Benares, the dusk sets with Sham-e-Awadh with the vicinity of a wide variety of foods from Purvanchal, Western UP belt. This state has shown the list of enormous potential with its food. But the core component of these foods lies with the most vital element i.e. spices. Spices do not create the ephemeral effect but have a prolonged impact. Enriching and enhancing the taste, the food needs the backbone which the spices provide. Spices are like the “Sorcerer’s Stone” which can transform any food into gold.
1- Everest Spices
Everest Spices is the biggest Indian manufacturer of spices and a winner of FMCG Consumer Reaction Award. The brand is the largest spices brand in India and holds the largest share in Indian spices market followed by MDH, Badshah Masala and Catch spices.
2. Catch
It is a leading brand of spices that is known for its innovative approach and quality. These spices are grounded in the state of the art facility. The spices are prepared under the unique low temperature grinding technology that prevents evaporation of delicate or volatile oils from spices. These spices retain the original flavour and aroma. Some of the spices are salt, pepper sprinklers and other blended and ground spices. These catch spices are packed in metal-lined and food-grade cartons.
3. MDH
It is an Indian manufacturer, exporter and distributor of spice mixtures and ground spices. This company specializes in many unique and traditional blends of spices that are suitable for different recipes. The company started its operations by Mahashay Chuni Lal in 1919 as a small shop in Sialkot. It has grown and exported its products to many countries. MDH brand is known in entire India.
4. Mothers Recipe
It was founded by Shri Haribhai V Desai who started their operations in 1901. Presently, Desai Brothers sis an Rs. 550 crore company. It is one of the largest employers in India. The company has a strong presence in other countries like the Far East, Middle East, UK, Australia, Canada and the US. It exports traditional and authentic spices to more than 30 countries. It offers many products with exotic masalas and spices.
5. Priya
It is a registered trademark of Ushodaya Enterprises. It is a global brand that is preferred by millions of people. Priya has launched six flavours of spices for pickles.
6. Cook Me
The Cook Me was established in 1846 and was founded by Krishna Chandra Dutta. It has become a popular brand for spices. It has an exotic world of spices with authentic blends. It makes your dishes tasty, flavoured and aromatic.
7. Ramdev
This brand produces exotic and authentic masalas. It started its operations in 1965 in Ahmedabad, India. Ramdev sells pure and fresh spices all over India. These spices are used by millions of homes worldwide.
8. Eastern
Eastern is a Bengaluru-based spice brand and is one of the top spice exporters. It prides itself of manufacturing spices that are ‘ethically sourced’ to provide a traditional taste. It produces generic spice mixes like garam masala and chicken masala with some authentic south Indian favourites like Green Pepper Chicken Masala, Sambhar Powder etc. Eastern also produces one of the best spice mixes for Indo-Chinese cuisine.
9. Maggie masala
Owned by Nestle, the brand Maggi is more than just 2-Minute noodles. Maggi produces a small range of spice mix, and paste which are extremely popular. Maggi was the first brand in India to sell vegetable and chicken stock cubes, which add a great flavour to any dish. Their Masala-e-magic spice mix is Maggi’s own take on Garam Masala. Maggi also produces ready-to-use curry pastes. Despite all the recent controversies about high levels of MSG in Maggi products, Maggi as a brand continues to remain extremely popular, and their spice mixes add a new dimension of flavour to the traditional Indian taste.
10- Attitude Spices
Attitude Spices offers a diverse range of products like Pickles, Spices, Asafoetida, Spices and Papads. In addition to the manufacturing of Spices, The company also into the manufacturing of Pasta, Macaroni, pickle, sauces and blended masala.